2024 United States Senate election in Maryland

The 2024 United States Senate election in Maryland will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Maryland. The Democratic and Republican primary elections will be held on May 14, 2024.^[1]

Incumbent three-term Democratic Senator Ben Cardin was elected in 2018 with 64.9% of the vote. On May 1, 2023, he announced that he would not be seeking re-election to a fourth term in office. This will be the first open Senate in Maryland since 2016, and the first open race for this seat since 2006.^[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Will Jawando, at-large Montgomery County councilor (2018–present) and candidate for Maryland's 8th congressional district in 2016^[3]
Jerome Segal, research scholar, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018, candidate for Governor of Maryland in 2022, and Bread and Roses Party nominee for president in 2020^[4]
David Trone, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 6th congressional district (2019–present)^[5]

Filed paperwork

Steve Seuferer^[6]

Announcement pending

Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George's County Executive (2018–present)^[7]

Publicly expressed interest

John Olszewski Jr., Baltimore County Executive (2018–present) and former state delegate from the 6th district (2006–2015)^[2]
Jamie Raskin, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district (2017–present) (decision expected by June 2023)^[8]

Potential

Anthony Brown, Attorney General of Maryland (2023–present), former U.S. Representative for Maryland's 4th congressional district (2017–2023), and former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2007–2015)^[9]
Jon Cardin, state delegate from the 11th district (2003–2015; 2019–present), candidate for attorney general in 2014, and nephew of incumbent U.S. Senator Ben Cardin^[10]
John Delaney, former U.S. Representative for Maryland's 6th congressional district (2013–2019) and candidate for president in 2020^[11]^[12]
Peter Franchot, former Maryland Comptroller (2007–2023) and candidate for Governor of Maryland in 2022^[13]
Ben Jealous, executive director of Sierra Club (2023–present), former president of People for the American Way (2020–2023), former president and CEO of the NAACP (2008–2013), and nominee for governor in 2018^[14]
Kweisi Mfume, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 7th congressional district (1987–1996; 2020–present) and former president of the NAACP (1996–2004)^[10]
Tom Perez, former chair of the Democratic National Committee (2017–2021), former U.S. Secretary of Labor (2013–2017), former Maryland Secretary of Labor (2007–2009), and candidate for Governor of Maryland in 2022^[13]
John Sarbanes, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 3rd congressional district (2007–present) and son of former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes^[15]

Declined

Ben Cardin, incumbent U.S. Senator (2007–present)^[2]
Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland (2023–present)^[16]

Endorsements

Angela Alsobrooks (not declared)

State legislators

Nick Charles, state delegate for the 25th district (2019–present)^[17]

Declined to endorse

U.S. Senators

Ben Cardin, incumbent U.S. Senator (2007–present)^[18]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Robin Ficker, former state delegate (1979–1983) and perennial candidate^[19]

Filed paperwork

Christopher Puleo^[20]

Potential

Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st congressional district (2011–present)^[13]
Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee (2009–2011), former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003–2007), and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2006^[15]
Kathy Szeliga, state delegate from district 7A (2011–present) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016^[21]

Declined

Larry Hogan, former Governor of Maryland (2015–2023)^[22]

Third-party candidates

Candidates

Declared

Moshe Landman (Green), attorney, mortgage broker, and nominee for Maryland's 39th Senate district in 2022^[19]

Declined

Cal Ripken Jr., former shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles^[23]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report^[24]	Solid D	January 24, 2023
Inside Elections^[25]	Solid D	January 6, 2023
Sabato's Crystal Ball^[26]	Safe D	January 24, 2023

References

^ "Legislation - HB0535". Maryland General Assembly. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c Barker, Jeff (May 1, 2023). "Longtime Maryland U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin won't seek re-election, creating rare Senate vacancy". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
^ Longo, Adam; Pope, Troy (May 2, 2023). "Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando announces run for Senate". WUSA-TV. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
^ Kurtz, Josh (May 1, 2023). "Tributes pour in for Cardin, whose seat becomes the main prize of 2024 in Md". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
^ Pathe, Simone (May 4, 2023). "Rep. David Trone announces campaign for Senate in Maryland". CNN. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
^ "Steve Seuferer Statement of Candidacy" (PDF). fec.gov.
^ Barker, Jeff (May 4, 2023). "Democratic U.S. Rep. David Trone becomes third 2024 contender for seat of retiring Sen. Ben Cardin". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
^ Cortellessa, Eric (May 4, 2023). "Raskin Taking the Month of May to Decide on Senate Bid". Time. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
^ Pollak, Suzanne (May 3, 2023). "Race to Replace Sen. Cardin Already Heating Up". Montgomery Community Media. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Alic, Haris (May 1, 2023). "Sen. Ben Cardin announces retirement from Senate". The Washington Times. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
^ Deutch, Gabby; Rod, Marc (May 2, 2023). "Cardin's retirement sets off scramble for open Senate seat". Jewish Insider. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
^ Schnell, Mychael; Weaver, Al (May 2, 2023). "Democrats prep for battle to replace Cardin in rare Maryland Senate race". The Hill. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c Engel, Amanda (May 1, 2023). "Cardin announcement opens floodgates for Democratic primary". WMAR-TV. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
^ Everett, Burgess; Mutnick, Ally (May 1, 2023). "Cardin not running for reelection, opening blue-state Senate seat". Politico. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Kurtz, Josh (February 3, 2023). "Cardin raises just $29K in late 2022, fueling speculation about his political plans". Maryland Matters. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
^ "Gov. Wes Moore on the race for Maryland's open Senate seat". CBS News. May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
^ Booker, Brakkton (May 2, 2023). "The Black woman with a shot at Cardin's seat". Politico. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
^ Kurtz, Josh (May 1, 2023). "After more than a half-century in public office, Cardin won't seek reelection in 2024". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Frisk, Garrett (March 28, 2023). "As Ben Cardin Deliberates, One Republican Wades Into Maryland Senate Race". Diamond Eye Candidate Report. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
^ "FEC Form 2: Statement of Candidacy (Christopher Robert Puleo)" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. November 15, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
^ Decker, Ian (May 3, 2023). "Several Maryland Democrats expected to vie to replace Cardin". Capital News Service. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
^ Manchester, Julia (May 2, 2023). "Larry Hogan rules out Maryland Senate bid, dishing blow to GOP". The Hill. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
^ Wood, Pamela (May 2, 2023). "U.S. Senate race: Who's in, who's out, who's on the fence?". Baltimore Banner. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
^ "2024 Senate Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
^ "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
^ "2024 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.

External links

[1] "Legislation - HB0535". Maryland General Assembly. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.

[Cardin-2] Barker, Jeff (May 1, 2023). "Longtime Maryland U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin won't seek re-election, creating rare Senate vacancy". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.

[3] Longo, Adam; Pope, Troy (May 2, 2023). "Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando announces run for Senate". WUSA-TV. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

[4] Kurtz, Josh (May 1, 2023). "Tributes pour in for Cardin, whose seat becomes the main prize of 2024 in Md". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.

[5] Pathe, Simone (May 4, 2023). "Rep. David Trone announces campaign for Senate in Maryland". CNN. Retrieved May 4, 2023.

[6] "Steve Seuferer Statement of Candidacy" (PDF). fec.gov.

[TroneSun-7] Barker, Jeff (May 4, 2023). "Democratic U.S. Rep. David Trone becomes third 2024 contender for seat of retiring Sen. Ben Cardin". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 4, 2023.

[8] Cortellessa, Eric (May 4, 2023). "Raskin Taking the Month of May to Decide on Senate Bid". Time. Retrieved May 4, 2023.

[9] Pollak, Suzanne (May 3, 2023). "Race to Replace Sen. Cardin Already Heating Up". Montgomery Community Media. Retrieved May 3, 2023.

[CardinWT-10] Alic, Haris (May 1, 2023). "Sen. Ben Cardin announces retirement from Senate". The Washington Times. Retrieved May 1, 2023.

[11] Deutch, Gabby; Rod, Marc (May 2, 2023). "Cardin's retirement sets off scramble for open Senate seat". Jewish Insider. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

[12] Schnell, Mychael; Weaver, Al (May 2, 2023). "Democrats prep for battle to replace Cardin in rare Maryland Senate race". The Hill. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

[CardinWMAR-13] Engel, Amanda (May 1, 2023). "Cardin announcement opens floodgates for Democratic primary". WMAR-TV. Retrieved May 1, 2023.

[CardinPolitico-14] Everett, Burgess; Mutnick, Ally (May 1, 2023). "Cardin not running for reelection, opening blue-state Senate seat". Politico. Retrieved May 1, 2023.

[raises-15] Kurtz, Josh (February 3, 2023). "Cardin raises just $29K in late 2022, fueling speculation about his political plans". Maryland Matters. Retrieved February 3, 2023.

[16] "Gov. Wes Moore on the race for Maryland's open Senate seat". CBS News. May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.

[17] Booker, Brakkton (May 2, 2023). "The Black woman with a shot at Cardin's seat". Politico. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

[18] Kurtz, Josh (May 1, 2023). "After more than a half-century in public office, Cardin won't seek reelection in 2024". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.

[wades-19] Frisk, Garrett (March 28, 2023). "As Ben Cardin Deliberates, One Republican Wades Into Maryland Senate Race". Diamond Eye Candidate Report. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

[20] "FEC Form 2: Statement of Candidacy (Christopher Robert Puleo)" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. November 15, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

[21] Decker, Ian (May 3, 2023). "Several Maryland Democrats expected to vie to replace Cardin". Capital News Service. Retrieved May 3, 2023.

[22] Manchester, Julia (May 2, 2023). "Larry Hogan rules out Maryland Senate bid, dishing blow to GOP". The Hill. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

[WhosIn-23] Wood, Pamela (May 2, 2023). "U.S. Senate race: Who's in, who's out, who's on the fence?". Baltimore Banner. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

[24] "2024 Senate Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 25, 2023.

[Inside_Elections-25] "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.

[Sabato's_Crystal_Ball-26] "2024 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.

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